Police Cadet

Richmond, CA
Richmond Police Department

Salary: $18.35 – $22.28 Hourly

Position Summary:
Police Cadets are required to wear uniforms, do not carry firearms, and will not have sworn Police Officer status. They will be required to work outdoors in all weather conditions and will be required to work shifts, weekends and holidays. The Police Cadet classification is Unrepresented.
Essential Functions:

  • Operates police information equipment including computer systems and teletypes; enters and researches information at the direction of a Police Officer or other general employees; and assists in processing, packaging, labeling, storing and destroying property and evidence.
  • Photocopies, files, indexes and locates police records and related documents.
  • Rides with Police Officers to observe and learn peace officer responsibilities and techniques.
  • Performs errands for the department such as transporting information.
  • Provides traffic direction and control for special events.
  • Assists with receiving information and complaints from the public.
  • Relays information as needed to appropriate departmental personnel.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Requirements:

  • High school graduation or the equivalent, and current enrollment in good standing at a college or university OR current high school enrollment with status as a Senior
  • Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.
  • Incumbents must have uncorrected 20/100 in each eye, corrected to 20/30 in each eye. They must have normal color vision, and normal hearing.
  • Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Learn to correctly interpret and apply the laws, codes, policies, and procedures related to law enforcement automated information and records management systems; maintain accurate records and files; operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer terminal; work courteously with the public, other law enforcement agencies and departmental staff; understand and carry out written and oral directions, and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; work outdoors in all weather conditions; use equipment necessary to provide public safety; operate a two-way radio communication device; operate an automobile; and spend long hours on foot.
  • Possess at least a 2.0 GPA;
  • Show an active interest in a law enforcement career; and
  • Successfully pass a Physical Agility Test that will measure the physical abilities necessary to do the required duties for the position.
  • No felony convictions.
  • No use of the following drugs within the past five (5) years: Cocaine, Hallucinogens, LSD, Heroin, Methamphetamine, MDMA (Ecstasy), Psilocybin (Mushrooms).
  • No use of the following drug within the past two (2) years: Marijuana (Cannabis).
  • Successful candidates must pass a thorough background investigation, which may include a criminal history check for job-related convictions fingerprinting, a polygraph test, a credit check, and a check of drug use history
  • Must be able to qualify to use protective respirator equipment based on passing a specialized physical examination by the hire date and maintain certification.

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